Job Description
- To develop research objectives, projects, and proposals and carry out individual or collaborative research aligned with the firm’s practice areas.
- To represent clients in court, draft and review court processes and legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal matters.
- To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the firm.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
- Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
- Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
- Explain the law and give legal advice.
- Protecting the Firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence
- Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
- Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
- Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
- Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
- Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
- Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
- Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court
- Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A Degree in Law with at least 2.1
- Must be called to the Nigeria Bar with at least 2.2
- With 5-12 consecutive years of active experience in legal practice.
- Ability to act as project leader on major research projects
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
- Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Personal Statement to: Clerksosibogunpartners@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Responsibilities and job description may be refined with changing business needs.